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Chicken alla Romana, from Sora Lella

Summary

Yield
Servings
Sourcehttps://www.dailyfood.it/ricette/pollo-romana-sora-lella-ricetta/
Prep time45 minutes
RegionItaly

Description

Pollo alla RomanaChicken alla Romana is a classic Roman dish of chicken with bell peppers. There are many recipes, but maybe the best known is that of Sora Lella.

Sora Lella was a fictional character portrayed on TV and in movies for decades by Elena Fabrizi. Elena was also a renowned foodie and restaurateur in Rome. This was her cornerstone dish. 

Ingredients

4TOlive oil
1eaChicken (jointed)
1⁄2cDry Red Wine
1clvGarlic (crushed)
1⁄2eaOnion (sliced)
1eaRed Bell Pepper (sliced)
1eaYellow Bell Pepper (sliced)
14ozdiced tomatoes
1eaRosemary sprig
2pnSalt
1⁄2TBlack Pepper

Instructions

  1. Set up two large skillets over moderate heat and put some oil in each.
  2. Cook the chicken pieces in one skillet until nicely browned.
  3. In the other skillet, brown the garlic, then cook the onion and peppers.
  4. When the peppers soften, add the tomatoes and stir well.
  5. Back in the chicken pan, add the wine and let it cook down.
  6. When the tomato mixture has thickened and the chicken is cooked, add the chicken to the peppers.
  7. Add salt and a generous amount of black pepper, and the rosemary sprig. Cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.
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  • By John at 03/17/2021 - 11:45
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